List of English Baby Names Meanings Starting with P

Piper

The name Piper is the transferred use of a surname originating as an occupational name – from the Middle English “pipere” signifying someone who played the pipes. The word “pipere” comes from the Germanic “pfeife” which means 'whistle, pipe.'

Meaning: Pipe player Origin: English

Pipper

Pipper - Girl's name meaning, origin, and popularity. BabyCenter.

Meaning: One who plays the flute Origin: English

Pitney

Pitney Name Meaning. English: habitational name from a place in Somerset, named with the Old English personal name Pytta or Peota (genitive Pyttan, Peotan) + eg 'island', 'dry ground in marsh'.

Meaning: Island of the strong-willed man Origin: English

Pitt

Pitt Name Meaning. English: from Middle English pytte, pitte 'pit', 'hollow', hence a topographic name for someone who lived by a pit or hollow, or a habitational name from a place named with this word, as for example Pitt in Hampshire.

Meaning: Pit, ditch Origin: English

Poppy

Poppy is a feminine given name derived from the name of the flower "poppy", derived from the Old English popæg and referring to various species of Papaver. The name is rising in popularity in the United Kingdom.

Meaning: Poppy flower Origin: English

Paddy

The name Paddy is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Paddy is: noble. Paddy is also sometimes used as a slang term for Irishman or for a temper tantrum.

Meaning: Patrician of noble birth Origin: English

Pancras

Saint Pancras (Latin: Sanctus Pancratius) was a Roman citizen who converted to Christianity, and was beheaded for his faith at the age of fourteen, around the year 304. His name is Greek and literally means "the one that holds everything".

Meaning: Allpower Origin: English

Paula

Origin of the name Paula: Feminine form of Paul, which is derived from Paulus, a Roman surname taken from the Latin paulus (small).

Meaning: Small Origin: English

Paulie

What does Paulie mean? Paulie as a boys' name (also used as girls' name Paulie) is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Paulie is "small". Paulie is an alternate spelling of Paul (Latin).

Meaning: Small Origin: English

Perce

Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Perce.

Meaning: Pierce dvalley Origin: English